Half a century later—a March commemorating the historic one of 1963 and energizing the crowd to continue the fight for civil rights. Human rights. Among the marchers— about 200,000 strong—were women from my neck of the woods whom I admire and tried hard not to envy yesterday. From my armchair view, the event seemed to go well, starting with a perfectly clear day, much cooler than the typical August day of the first march when over 1,000 people were treated for heat exhaustion. I was there in spirit, anticipating the next photo from my pals, glued to TV coverage, and riveted by the words of Congressman John Lewis, Rev. Al Sharpton, Myrlie Evers, Martin Luther King III, and so many other impassioned "walkers of the talk." The spirit of the Rev. Dr. King was strong and very present yesterday.
There was plenty to be marching for, including the Voting Rights Act which was gutted recently by the Supreme Court. That ruling accelerated the passage of laws intended to suppress minority voting. So, if you missed the first marches and other opportunities to advocate for equality, you're getting a second chance. There's work to be done.
Elizabeth Montgomery is a tireless activist working for civil rights, justice, gun sense, and other things that matter. Usually she's behind the camera. Thank you, Elizabeth, Goffinet, and all the gang from the S.C. Lowcountry who marched yesterday. Our hearts were with you.
View from the World War II Memorial.
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